scholarly journals What is the Role of Electric Vehicles in a Low Carbon Transport in China?

10.5772/19870 ◽  
2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jing Yang ◽  
Wei Shen ◽  
Aling Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Carbon Transport

scholarly journals On the role of electric vehicles towards low-carbon energy systems: Italy and Germany in comparison

2019 ◽  
Vol 255 ◽  
pp. 113848 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Bellocchi ◽  
Kai Klöckner ◽  
Michele Manno ◽  
Michel Noussan ◽  
Michela Vellini
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Energy Systems ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Energy

Electric vehicles for low-carbon transport

2007 ◽  
Vol 160 (4) ◽  
pp. 165-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. Gibbins ◽  
A. Beaudet ◽  
H. Chalmers ◽  
M. Lamperth
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Carbon Transport

scholarly journals Role of Electric Vehicles in Transition to Low Carbon Power System—Case Study Croatia

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 6516
Author(s):  
Željko Tomšić ◽  
Sara Raos ◽  
Ivan Rajšl ◽  
Perica Ilak
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
System Model ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Promising Tool ◽  
Electrical Vehicles ◽  
Power System Flexibility

One of the major tools for the implementation of low carbon strategy goals is increasing the penetration of renewable sources, which are mostly intermittent in nature, into the power system that also increases the needs for additional storage and flexibility capacity in the system. Among other possible solutions, one very most promising tool is the significant electrification of the transport sector. A slightly modified and already verified power system model used for Croatian low-carbon strategy was used here. The PLEXOS software was used to model the Croatian power system by simulating different scenarios. Two scenarios were examined: with and without electric vehicles. This research aimed to evaluate the total decrease in CO2 emissions from both the transport and power sectors due to the increased number of electrical vehicles. The analysis of the Croatian power system was used to assess the flexibility potential of such a large number of electrical vehicles on power system flexibility while considering the volatile nature of wind and solar. Additionally, a question regarding solar availability and simultaneous low-availability of parked electrical vehicles was also examined.

scholarly journals Drivers and challenges of electric vehicles integration in corporate fleet: An empirical survey

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giacomo Di Foggia
Keyword(s):  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Payback Period ◽  
Mass Scale ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Low Carbon Economy ◽  
Empirical Survey ◽  
Role Based ◽  
Transport Emissions ◽  
Carbon Economy

Low-carbon economy roadmaps aim to reduce transport emissions by relying, at least to some extent, on electric vehicles. The uptake of electric vehicles on a mass scale requires the simultaneous adoption of such vehicles for private and commercial purposes. Although literature regarding the private sphere is consistent, there is comparatively less empirical research seeking to explain the factors that enable and hinder the uptake of electric vehicles at a commercial level at which fleet managers have a prominent role. Based on an empirical survey conducted in Italy, this paper investigates the role of technical and financial information in fleet managers’ procurement decision-making. Results suggest a lack of awareness regarding technical characteristics of vehicles, given that 59% of the fleet managers surveyed scored low to medium. Furthermore, a misalignment related to the expected investment payback period was observed, considering that 49% declared that they expect a payback period within three years. Given that exposure to electric vehicles within fleets constitutes an incentive for private purchase, well-designed policies for corporate fleets’ electrification would lead to remarkable growth of the electric vehicles market.

scholarly journals Propensity to Choose Electric Vehicles in Cross-Border Alpine Regions

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 4583
Author(s):  
Silvia Tomasi ◽  
Alyona Zubaryeva ◽  
Cesare Pizzirani ◽  
Margherita Dal Col ◽  
Jessica Balest
Keyword(s):  
Logistic Regression ◽  
Electric Vehicles ◽  
Social Practices ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Border Regions ◽  
Cross Border ◽  
Alpine Regions ◽  
Project Data

Electric vehicles (EVs) are low-carbon innovations that decrease emissions in transportation. Understanding what drives individual propensity to choose EVs supports policymakers in shaping effective low-carbon mobility policies. Within the MOBSTER Interreg project, data were collected using a survey administered to residents in three Alpine cross-border regions—Canton Ticino (Switzerland), South Tyrol (Italy), and Verbano-Cusio-Ossola (Italy)—and were analyzed with a logistic regression. This study reports on the relevant drivers of EV uptake, showing (i) that some sociodemographic attributes positively impact the propensity to choose an EV (e.g., young age and teenage children), (ii) that the presence and visibility of charging infrastructures are important, and (iii) that the role of tourism is not a driver of EV uptake. This study confirms that policies should consider sociodemographics, social practices, and physical infrastructures as playing roles in EV uptake. Future research should address the issue of access to low-carbon innovations for all.

scholarly journals Car Sharing as a Strategy to Address GHG Emissions in the Transport System: Evaluation of Effects of Car Sharing in Amsterdam

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 2418
Author(s):  
Ana María Arbeláez Vélez ◽  
Andrius Plepys
Keyword(s):  
Ghg Emissions ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Car Ownership ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Car Sharing ◽  
Shared Mobility ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Business To Consumer ◽  
The City ◽  
Carbon Transport

Shared mobility options, such as car sharing, are often claimed to be more sustainable, although evidence at an individual or city level may contradict these claims. This study aims to improve understanding of the effects of car sharing on transport-related emissions at an individual and city level. This is done by quantifying the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the travel habits of individuals before and after engaging with car sharing. The analysis uses a well-to-wheel (WTW) approach, including both business-to-consumer (B2C) and peer-to-peer (P2P) car-sharing fleets. Changes in GHG emissions after engaging in car sharing vary among individuals. Transport-related GHG emissions caused by car-free individuals tend to increase after they engage in car sharing, while emissions caused by previous car owners tend to fall. At the city level, GHG emissions savings can be achieved by using more efficient cars in sharing systems and by implementing greener mobility policies. Changes in travel habits might help to reduce GHG emissions, providing individuals migrate to low-carbon transport modes. The findings can be used to support the development and implementation of transport policies that deter car ownership and support shared mobility solutions that are integrated in city transport systems.

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